Programs of James Madison University

Marketing

Harrisonburg , United States

As part of the nationally recognized JMU College of Business, the marketing major prepares students to assume professional and leadership roles in the rapidly changing, technically-oriented and competitive world of marketing by helping students develop specialized skills in the management of customer relationships through the creation, communication and delivery of value to customers. The curriculum provides a solid foundation of the knowledge and skills needed to develop effective marketing efforts. The major offers two concentrations: business-to-business and business-to-customer.

$24,150 International

$7,250 Domestic

$10,800 Living cost

Mathematics

James Madison University

Harrisonburg , United States

As a Mathematics major, students will gain an increased understanding and appreciation for math as a universal language. Students can expect to use and build on skills such as thinking critically, formulating and solving problems and communicating solutions. Students will increase their ability to prove theorems, understand complex structure, and apply mathematics and statistics in many real-world settings. The program students choose will make it possible for them to acquire strong preparation for graduate work or for professional applications in mathematics and statistics, teaching, natural and social sciences or other technical areas.

$24,150 International

$7,250 Domestic

$10,800 Living cost

Media Arts and Design

James Madison University

Harrisonburg , United States

School of Media Arts and Design offers a program of study that prepares students for careers that rely on mass media. Program areas of concentration allow students to pursue interests in journalism (print, broadcast, and online), television and video production, corporate communications or converged media (print, video & web production).

$24,150 International

$7,250 Domestic

$10,800 Living cost

Modern Foreign Languages

James Madison University

Harrisonburg , United States

Our program is designed to teach you how to speak and read one or more foreign languages, as well as help you understand the cultures and literatures of other countries.

$24,150 International

$7,250 Domestic

$10,800 Living cost

Music

James Madison University

Harrisonburg , United States

The Bachelor of Music degree offers six specialized majors: performance, composition, music industry, music education, jazz studies and music theatre. All music majors must complete the General Education program and a 30 credit hour core program of music courses common to all the majors' curricula. The remaining hours are specified under each of the various majors and concentrations.

$24,150 International

$7,250 Domestic

$10,800 Living cost

Musical Theatre

James Madison University

Harrisonburg , United States

The School of Theatre and Dance is rooted in the belief that the relevant artist is the thinking artist who couples the mastery and embodiment of concrete skills with knowledge of and sensitivity to the cultural environments of ideas, artistic forms, and other persons.

$24,150 International

$7,250 Domestic

$10,800 Living cost

Nursing

James Madison University

Harrisonburg , United States

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (B.S.N.) prepares undergraduate students to be professional nurses and leads to eligibility to take the National Certification and Licensure Exam (NCLEX) to become a registered nurse (R.N.). During the first two years of study, students will take General Education courses in biology, chemistry, math and psychology, as well as a course in nutrition, while developing a strong foundation in the liberal arts.

$24,150 International

$7,250 Domestic

$10,800 Living cost

Philosophy and Religion

James Madison University

Harrisonburg , United States

Our faculty and students engage critically with the ideas and values that shape human life across the globe. From Aristotle to Zen, our curriculum tackles a rich range of historical and contemporary issues. No matter what questions drive you, you can explore them in our department.

$24,150 International

$7,250 Domestic

$10,800 Living cost

Physics & Astronomy

James Madison University

Harrisonburg , United States

The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers both major and minor programs in Physics and a minor in Astronomy for students interested in a challenging program in pure and applied sciences. Several tracks exist within the major including materials science, computational physics, electronics, and applied nuclear physics which allow students preparing for a wide range of post-graduate options to pursue the curriculum best suited to their needs. The department also offers a 3/2 program in Engineering in conjunction with the University of Virginia.

$24,150 International

$7,250 Domestic

$10,800 Living cost

Political Science

James Madison University

Harrisonburg , United States

The Political Science program offers a strong liberal arts major for students interested in all aspects of politics and public policy. Students are required to complete a core set of courses introducing them to political theory, the global community, American politics and research methods. All students complete a writing intensive capstone course that requires them to apply knowledge and skills from previous coursework to a major research project in a chosen area of interest.

$24,150 International

$7,250 Domestic

$10,800 Living cost